How far is Cloverdale, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to South Bend, IN is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.57 mi
03h 10m
Flight
152.53 mi
245.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.53 mi
Kilometers
245.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.57 mi
Kilometers
298.65 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Tue, May 26, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-05-25T23:27
Arrive South Bend
Tue, May 26, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian Heights
IN

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

From Cloverdale
91.5 mi
01h 35m
To South Bend
94.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverdale and South Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale and South Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465, I 74

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 North, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo

    684 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 North: Westfield, Kokomo

    1233 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  15. 15

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    120.9 mi · 2 hr 30 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2.5 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · North Michigan Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    139 m · 17 sec · North Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale and South Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
123 mi · 66%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
27.7 mi · 15%
I 465 North
20.9 mi · 11%
I 465
3.54 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
2.52 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

121 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Heights
01h 35m from Cloverdale
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cloverdale to South Bend?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Cloverdale and 94.1 miles from South Bend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cloverdale and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Heights.

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 152.53 mi (245.47 km).

Cloverdale

#1 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Robert Weist Avenue (-86.7939, 39.514809)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and South Bend. The current time is 23:27:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.